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Welcome to Duntroon School, the BEST school in the country:

 • B - Believe in Yourself • E - Empowered to Learn •

• S - Socially Responsible • T - Thinkers and Learners for Life •

ABOUT US

Duntroon School was established in 1879. The school is recognised as being of historical significance in our community. It is situated in a small township bounded by State Highway 83, Livingstone Street and the Maerewhenua River. The majority of children are transported to school by three bus runs from a wide catchment area. The catchment of the school is Campbell Park to the West, Blackpoint to the East and Danseys’ Pass to the South.

We provide stimulating and engaging learning opportunities for students from Year 0 to 8, supported by a dedicated and collaborative team of educators. Our thriving rural school is well supported by the Board of Trustees and the local community.

Our work is underpinned by the four core values of Honesty, Respect, Perseverance, Co-operation and Inclusion which sit within our vision: ‘The BEST we can be’ Ko te pai e taea e tatou!

B - Believe in myself, E - Empowered to learn, S - Socially Responsible, T - Thinkers and Learners for life.

We invite you to come and see for yourself what makes our kura so special. We warmly welcome whānau and community members to visit us, meet our passionate staff, and experience the unique spirit of our rural school in the Waitaki Valley.

Ngā mihi nui

 

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What's happening at Duntroon School?

Upcoming Events in February

Mon 9

ERO Visit

9 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2026

Fri 13

Meet the Teacher (afternoon)

13 Feb 2026

Tue 24

Paid Union Meetings (afternoon)

24 Feb 2026

Latest Notices

Livingstone Bus running as usual this afternoon
9 Feb 2026

NO LIVINGSTONE BUS THIS MORNING
9 Feb 2026

Apologies but the Livingstone bus will not be running this morning. We will keep you informed in regards to this afternoons run. 

Meet the Teacher Friday 13th February
8 Feb 2026

Good evening whanau

A reminder about 'Meet the Teacher' this coming Friday - 13th February

This is a 15 minute time when you can meet as a parent group in your child's class and hear from the teacher regarding class routines, expectations, class set up. 

We have scheduled these times so that parents with children in different classes get to hear from all the teachers. If there are questions or further conversations you may like to have then you are welcome to make a time to chat with your child's teacher at a later date.

Miss Milmine (rm. 5)  1:45 - 2pm

Miss McNeill (rm. 4) 2 - 2:15 pm

Miss George (rm. 3) 2:15 - 2:30 pm

Mrs Frear (rm. 2) 2:30 - 2:45 pm

Miss Tilbury (rm. 1) 2:45 - 3pm

We welcome everyone into the school for these important meetings.  You can see how well the teachers have set up their rooms for learning and hear what they are looking forward to bringing to your children this year. 

Sarah Caldwell

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Parents, please support our local businesses

Young Motors (2007) Limited McSkimming Shearing Ltd Parkside Limeworks Tokarahi Lime Blain Hamilton Contracting Grandview Farmstay Dansey's Pass Holiday Park Hamish McAslan - Carrfield's Livestock Agent OfficeMax
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